Living in New York City and feeling and looking fabulous is a challenge. Here are 7 secrets I swear by to looking and feeling your very best while living in New York City.
- Frequent R&R – The best way to look like a mess is not getting enough sleep and not taking the time from your hectic days to just sit down and relax. Find even a few minutes just to rest. Learn meditation and try it in the evening in your apartment or in a park during lunch. Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.
- Escape Regularly- Get out of town with every season. Plan trips regularly – even if they are only day trips. We all need a little fresh air and nothing de-stresses better than contact with nature.
- Forgo Wine for Water – Your skin needs water to look it’s best and it is essential to good health. Most of us order wine or reach for a soda on the go – instead, try ordering water and keep bottled water around. Drink at least eight glasses of water each day. In the mornings go for a glass of water with some fresh squeezed lemon juice to cleanse the body and speed your metabolism.
- Find a Medical Spa – We all need a little help reversing the signs of age and skin damage. Treatments such as skin tightening, wrinkle reduction, hair removal, chemical peels, vein removal and Botox(R) are not just for movie stars. Medical Spa’s like Sensitive Touch are affordable and effective.
- Befriend a Day Spa – One of your best friends should be a neighborhood Day Spa. Pampering your body is essential to feeling your very best. There are thousands of Day Spa’s in New York City and you will definitely find one that is perfect for you.
- Walk NYC - Instead of taking a cab, try walking to destinations less then a mile away to get some exercise and discover the city. Walk at least two miles each day.
- Be Picky When You Eat Out – New Yorkers dine out at almost every meal ,so being picky where you eat is very important to maintaining your weight and being healthy. Stay away from street vendors, fast food chains and greasy foods. Don’t be afraid to ask for special low-calorie or low-fat preparation of a menu item.
New York City is very unforgiving to our health and our bodies. New York City is very demanding of our health and bodies. Keeping up with the city’s pace and expectations is not easy but achievable. New Yorkers are achievers and good lookers.:)
By Sabina Kozak of Sensitive Touch – NYC Laser Hair Removal & Skin Treatment MedSpa
